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Who is Manouchehr Mottaki?
Manouchehr Mottaki is a prominent Iranian politician and former foreign minister. His recent call to kidnap US troops, while alarming, doesn't reflect official government policy. In Iran, like many countries, individual lawmakers or former officials might express views that differ from the current government's stance, especially during times of heightened tension.
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